Selenite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Selenite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Selenite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Hanksite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Selenite and Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Selenite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.